MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Latest 2025-2026
Graded A
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance
with requirements of what - ANSAmerican society of mechanical
engineering (ASME)
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment needs to be performed under
what requirements - ANS1998 section 9 of A.S.M.E code
At what depth is it required to have a ladder or stairs in trench - ANS4'
At what intervals should equipment be inspected - ANSEvery day do circle
check, start of every shift. Every 30 days for rigging. 90 days for full
inspection
At which position should the moving parts of the machine be in when not in
use - ANSLowered to the ground and secured
Before any excavation begins you must do what by law - ANSNotify dig
safe
Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what - ANSMake
sure wheels are chalked
, Can internal combustion engines be operated in a confined space -
ANSYes if properly ventalated
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not
exceed - ANSRed triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Do all machines need backup alarms - ANSYes
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine - ANSYes minimum
5 lbs
Do you need hoisting license on private property - ANSYes
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANSHand dig within 18" of
marked utility
How do you get a buried man out of a hole - ANSBy hand without the use
of any shovels or tools
How do you test the load brakes - ANSPick test, lift load about 1', hold it for
one minute
How far does the spoil have to be from the edge of the hole - ANS2'
How many cable clips are required on a cable and how are they installed -
ANSMinimum of 3, u bolt on the dead, saddle on the live
Correct Answers Latest 2025-2026
Graded A
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance
with requirements of what - ANSAmerican society of mechanical
engineering (ASME)
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment needs to be performed under
what requirements - ANS1998 section 9 of A.S.M.E code
At what depth is it required to have a ladder or stairs in trench - ANS4'
At what intervals should equipment be inspected - ANSEvery day do circle
check, start of every shift. Every 30 days for rigging. 90 days for full
inspection
At which position should the moving parts of the machine be in when not in
use - ANSLowered to the ground and secured
Before any excavation begins you must do what by law - ANSNotify dig
safe
Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what - ANSMake
sure wheels are chalked
, Can internal combustion engines be operated in a confined space -
ANSYes if properly ventalated
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not
exceed - ANSRed triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Do all machines need backup alarms - ANSYes
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine - ANSYes minimum
5 lbs
Do you need hoisting license on private property - ANSYes
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANSHand dig within 18" of
marked utility
How do you get a buried man out of a hole - ANSBy hand without the use
of any shovels or tools
How do you test the load brakes - ANSPick test, lift load about 1', hold it for
one minute
How far does the spoil have to be from the edge of the hole - ANS2'
How many cable clips are required on a cable and how are they installed -
ANSMinimum of 3, u bolt on the dead, saddle on the live
